This is one for the tragics.
All you ever wanted to know about Skoda and the history of car production in Eastern Europe can be found in a new book,
Cars of Eastern Europe: the definitive history, by Andy Thompson.

Cars of Eastern Europe: The Definitive History : Andy Thompson : 9781844259915

- or get your local library to buy it!

A wonderful insight into the history and politics of car prouction pre, during and post-communism.

Interesting to note that one quarter of the book is devoted to Skoda.